Concerts & Events in Area 5
Handbell Musicians of America offers a wide variety of events on a national, regional and local level — festivals, seminars, masterclasses, etc. National events are planned and presented by the HMA national office. Regional and local events are planned and presented by Areas & Sub-Areas, or by a member or member organization of Handbell Musicians of America.
This page is intended to serve as a list of all handbell-related concerts and events occurring in Area 5.
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Sunday, April 19 | 5 p.m.
Joyful Sound
First Christian Church of Morgantown
2717 S. Morgantown Road
Morgantown, IN 46106
Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an advanced community handbell choir in the greater Indianapolis area. We play a varierty of music and invite you to join us for our spring concert!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
April 23 – April 26
Kalamazoo Ringers
“Seasons” Tour
Kalamazoo Ringers is one of the longest-running bronze-level community handbell ensembles in the USA. The 16-member ensemble will bring you music to celebrate the seasons, played on a seven-octave set of Malmark handbells, a six-octave set of Malmark Choirchimes, and a 2-octave set of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells.
Stops on the concert tour include:
Thursday, April 23 | 7 p.m.
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
501 S. Catherine St.
Bay City, MI 48706
Friday, April 24 | 7 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
2070 Ridgecliff Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Saturday, April 25 | 4 p.m.
North Eaton Christian Church
35895 Royalton Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Sunday, April 26 | 4 p.m.
Park Congregational Church
10 E. Park Place
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, May 3 | 3 p.m.
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble
“Voices of the Earth: A Folk Journey”
First Presbyterian Church
222 N. Broad St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual spring concert!
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth under 18
Sunday, May 3 | 4 p.m.
Queen City Bronze
“Ring America!”
St. Paul United Church of Christ
1 N. Jefferson St.
Alexandria, KY 41001
Queen City Bronze rings in America’s 250th anniversary with a vibrant musical journey through the nation’s rich and varied heritage! This dynamic handbell concert celebrates distinctly American genres—from the syncopated swing of jazz and big band, to the heartfelt harmonies of bluegrass and gospel, to the bold rhythms of Broadway and pop/rock. Each piece tells part of our country’s story, reflecting the creativity, diversity, and indomitable spirit that have shaped the United States for 250 years.
Admission: Free. An opportunity will be provided to donate to Queen City Bronze.
Sunday, May 3 | 4 p.m.
Glorify + Saginaw area ensembles
Valley Lutheran High School (gymnasium)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI, 48603
Join Valley Lutheran High School’s handbell choir, Glorify, for a spring handbell concert also featuring five other ensembles from Saginaw area churches! Each ensemble will play two selections, plus the group will play two additional pieces en masse. Don’t miss this wonderful afternoon of music-making!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 16 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Kalamazoo Ringers
“Seasons”
First UMC of Kalamazoo
212 South Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Ringers is one of the longest-running bronze-level community handbell ensembles in the USA. The 16-member ensemble will bring you music to celebrate the seasons, played on a seven-octave set of Malmark handbells, a six-octave set of Malmark Choirchimes, and a 2-octave set of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells.
You have two opportunities to catch this concert: a 3 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening concert.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 30 | 6:30 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Plainfield United Methodist Church
600 Simmons St.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Join Circle City Ringers for a spring concert in Plainfield!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 30 | 1 p.m.
Joyful Sound
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
5540 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an advanced community handbell choir in the greater Indianapolis area. We play a varierty of music and invite you to join us for our spring concert!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, June 10 | 7 p.m.
Joyful Sound
Grace United Methodist Church
1300 E Adams Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an advanced community handbell choir in the greater Indianapolis area. We play a varierty of music and invite you to join us for our spring concert!
This concert is presented as part of the Franklin Symphonic Council’s Summer Concert Series.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Aug. 10-14
Bay View Week of Handbells
John M. Hall Auditorium
1725 Encampment Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, the Bay View Week of Handbells has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers throughout the world. Now directed by Fred Gramann, the intensive five-day event takes place in northern Michigan on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Ringers are assigned positions in 10 choirs, using sets of handbells and chimes ranging from five to eight octaves.
Registration: Please see the Bay View Week of Handbells website for application information, pricing, and deadlines.
Closing concert: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, with a free-will offering taken to support the Bay View Summer Music Academy Scholarship Fund.